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Recommended reading for students in the 7th Grade

7th grade reading books for children aged 12-13

Last updated on January 15, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

The list of books suggestions for grade 7 students includes more challenging reads for 11 and 12-year-olds as well as gripping series and easier texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Lois Lowry, Markus Zusak, Kwame Alexander, and S.E. Hinton.

Recommended reading for students in the 8th Grade

8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14

Last updated on January 15, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

The list of books for grade 8 students features a diverse selection of titles for 12 and 13-year-olds including must-read series, challenging novels, and texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech, and Mary Shelley.

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